Mama Pho – Vietnamese
Stepping into Mama Pho feels like a warm embrace, where the air is thick with the comforting, aromatic perfume of star anise, charred ginger, and slow-simmered bone broth. Vibrant platters of crisp bean sprouts and fragrant Thai basil arrive at every table, ready to be swirled into steaming bowls of silky rice noodles that balance deep umami with garden-fresh brightness. This soulful sanctuary captures the heart of Vietnamese home cooking, offering a sensory escape that nourishes both the palate and the spirit.
900, 2nd Avenue, NY, 10017 +1-646-490-7225 https://www.mamaphobk.comRating: 4.4/5 (223 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Mama Pho
Dairy-Free at Mama Pho
Mama Pho in New York has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Summer Rolls (2pcs), Lemongrass Beef Skewers and Tofu Summer Rolls (2pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mama Pho
Mama Pho in New York has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lemongrass Beef Skewers, Chicken Wings and Shrimp Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mama Pho
Mama Pho in New York has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Summer Rolls (2pcs), Shrimp Papaya Salad and Tofu Summer Rolls (2pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mama Pho
Mama Pho in New York has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Banh Mi w/ Ground Pork, Ribeye Pho and Vietnames Ham Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mama Pho
Mama Pho in New York has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Wings and Shrimp Skewers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mama Pho
Mama Pho in New York has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Wings and Shrimp Skewers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Mama Pho
Mama Pho in New York has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Wings and Shrimp Skewers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mama Pho
Mama Pho in New York has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Summer Rolls (2pcs), Tofu Summer Rolls (2pcs) and Eggplant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mama Pho
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Five spice Pork chop summer rolls | 48.6 g | 64.1 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Shrimp and Ribeye Pho | 45.6 g | 53.7 g |
| Fried Pork Spring Rolls (4pc) | 41.5 g | 42.7 g |
| Shrimp Mango Salad | 70.6 g | 42.5 g |
| Chicken w/ Rice | 41.4 g | 41.3 g |
| Classic Banh Mi w/ Ground Pork | 71.8 g | 37.2 g |
| Vietnames Ham Combo | 0 g | 32.3 g |
| Shrimp Papaya Salad | 12.5 g | 27.7 g |
| Brisket Pho | 0 g | 25.4 g |
| Short Rib Pho | 0 g | 21.6 g |
| Mango Salad | 48.7 g | 19.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:45 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about Mama Pho as a reliable go-to spot for hearty, authentic Vietnamese comfort food, specifically highlighting the satisfying broth and high-quality traditional rice noodles that don't get soggy. Standout dishes include the tender rare rib eye pho, juicy dumpling pho, and flavorful chicken pho, all served in generous portions at reasonable prices. Guests appreciate the friendly, efficient service and the cute, convenient location near Grand Central, though some note that appetizers and mains may arrive simultaneously.
Menu
Pho / Vietnamese Soup
Our Home style pho broth is made from scratch by simmering beef bone together with star anise, onion, ginger, Saigon cinnamon and clove for 24 hours. All pho serve with Noodles, Bean Sprout, Onion, Scallions, Lime, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Hoisin sauce and Sriracha sauce.
- Ribeye Pho - $18.99: Ribeye steak, rice noodles, beef broth, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Brisket Pho - $19.99: Brisket, rice noodles, beef broth, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Mama Pho - $23.99: Special combination pho
- Chicken Pho - $18.99: Chicken, rice noodles, broth, herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Tofu Pho - $18.99: Tofu, rice noodles, broth, herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Vegetable Pho - $18.99: Assorted vegetables, rice noodles, broth, herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Shrimp Pho - $19.99: Shrimp, rice noodles, broth, herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pork Dumplings Pho (6pc) - $18.99: Pork dumplings, rice noodles, broth, herbs
- Beef Meatball Pho - $18.99: Beef meatballs, rice noodles, broth, herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Short Rib Pho - $26.99: Short rib, rice noodles, broth, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Shrimp and Ribeye Pho - $22.99: Shrimp, ribeye, rice noodles, broth, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
Banh Mi / Vietnamese Sandwiches
- Classic Banh Mi w/ Ground Pork - $14.99: Ground pork, baguette, pickled vegetables, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Chicken Banh Mi - $14.99: Chicken, baguette, pickled vegetables, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Vietnames Ham Combo - $13.99: Pork Roll, Pork Belly & Brawn Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Pork Chop Banh Mi - $15.99: Pork chop, baguette, pickled vegetables, cilantro
- Five Spice Beef Banh Mi - $14.99: Five spice beef, baguette, pickled vegetables, cilantro Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Appetizer & Salads
- Green Papaya Salad - $12.99: Choice of protein served with peanuts, shredded cucumber, papaya and carrots. Served with fish sauce vinaigrette on the side. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Shrimp Papaya Salad - $15.99: Choice of protein served with peanuts, shredded cucumber, papaya and carrots. Served with fish sauce vinaigrette on the side. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Mango Salad - $10.99: Shredded Mango with mint and traditional vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Shrimp Mango Salad - $15.99: Shrimp over shredded Mango with mint and traditional vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Eggplant - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Lemongrass Beef Skewers - $8.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Shrimp Skewers - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Chicken Wings - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Baby Back Ribs - $7.99
- Baby pho (beef) - $8.95: Small portion of beef pho
Summer Rolls
- Shrimp Summer Rolls (2pcs) - $10.99: Vermicelli noodles with cucumber, mint, shredded green papaya and carrots. Wrap with rice paper served with peanut sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chicken Summer Rolls (2pcs) - $11.99: Vermicelli noodles with cucumber, mint, shredded green papaya and carrots. Wrap with rice paper served with peanut sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Tofu Summer Rolls (2pcs) - $10.99: Vermicelli noodles with cucumber, mint, shredded green papaya and carrots. Wrap with rice paper served with peanut sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Beef Summer Rolls (2pcs) - $10.99: Vermicelli noodles with cucumber, mint, shredded green papaya and carrots. Wrap with rice paper served with peanut sauce.
- Shrimp & Pork Belly Rolls (2pcs) - $12.99: Vermicelli noodles with cucumber, mint, shredded green papaya and carrots. Wrap with rice paper served with peanut sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Avocado Summer Rolls (2pcs) - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Five spice Pork chop summer rolls - $14.99
Dumplings & Spring Rolls
- Pork Steamed Dumplings (4pcs) - $7.99
- Pork Steamed Dumplings (8pcs) - $10.99
- Pork Dumpling Soup (4pc) - $8.99: Served in our Beef Pho broth, topped with onions and cilantro.
- Fried Pork Spring Rolls (4pc) - $10.99
Rice Dishes
- Chicken w/ Rice - $18.99 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
Side
- Dry Pho Noodles: Dry pho noodle tossed in house sauce with bean sprout, scallion, onion, cilantro served with culantro, basil and lime and small small pho broth serve on the side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Mama Pho
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features 15 pho and banh mi varieties, plus appetizers and summer rolls catering to 34 different dietary preferences.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers a cute, convenient atmosphere near Grand Central, specializing in authentic Vietnamese comfort food and home cooking.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Rated 4.4/5, this cute, budget-friendly ($) restaurant provides a warm atmosphere and authentic Vietnamese comfort food for casual dates.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- While guests appreciate the pho and service, some customer reviews mention concerns regarding the restaurant's appetizers.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Mama Pho does not include specific information regarding the restaurant's daily hours of operation.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Rated 4.4/5, customers love the satisfying broth, high-quality rice noodles, generous portions of rib eye pho, and friendly, efficient service.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include Avocado Summer Rolls; gluten-free choices include Chicken w/ Rice and Dry Pho Noodles.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the tender rare rib eye pho, juicy dumpling pho, and flavorful chicken pho, which diners praise as standout options.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Mama Pho has a total of 223 reviews from customers, maintaining an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Mama Pho by visiting their website at https://www.mamaphobk.com or visiting their location near Grand Central.
- Is Mama Pho dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mama Pho has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Summer Rolls (2pcs), Lemongrass Beef Skewers and Tofu Summer Rolls (2pcs).
- What can I eat at Mama Pho on a dairy-free diet?
- Avocado Summer Rolls (2pcs), Lemongrass Beef Skewers and Tofu Summer Rolls (2pcs) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mama Pho have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado Summer Rolls (2pcs) and Tofu Summer Rolls (2pcs).
- Is Mama Pho gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mama Pho?
- Five spice Pork chop summer rolls, at roughly 64.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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